APOIO MATRICIAL EM SAÚDE MENTAL: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA A PARTIR DA PSICOLOGIA

Abstract

The Matrix Support (MS) arrangement operates in the field of Mental Health as a working methodology among healthcare teams in PsychosocialCare Centers and Primary Care. It is through the dialogical nature proposed by this arrangement that individuals in psychological distress can be comprehensively assisted. Based on these notes, this article is an Experience Report (ER) derived from the experience of a psychology student in a scientific initiation research. In this sense, the objective was to discuss the experiences within the Matrix Support (MS) arrangement and practice in mental health, which is characterized as an important technology for working and coordinating different devices in the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS). Using the ER methodology, field diaries were developed. These diaries contained the experiences of institutional visits to the four Psychosocial Care Centers in João Pessoa, in the state of Paraíba. Additionally, the author chose an MS action report carried out during the Supervised Psychology Internship. The main results showed important reflections on the characteristics of the territory, the precariousness ofservices and work, and the importance of the support function for the psychology professional. Exploring these issues served to rethink mental health care, promote actions based on expanded clinical practice, and the construction of psychological knowledge aimed at improving RAPS. The need for more local studies to improve healthcare practices and services is emphasized.